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PgCert Urgent Care at University of Huddersfield

University of Huddersfield, United Kingdom

Programme overview

A part-time postgraduate certificate for healthcare professionals who care for patients with minor illnesses or injuries. It develops skills in assessment, diagnosis and treatment of minor conditions and in recognising when to refer to specialist care.

Department: Department of Nursing  |  Duration: 1 year part-time  |  Intake: 20 September 2027  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Location: Huddersfield, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Two core modules, Managing Minor Illness and Managing Minor Injuries, with history taking, examination skills and clinical decision-making throughout, supported by simulation-based learning and a clinical placement of 105 hours per module.

Career pathways

Graduates from this subject area have gone on to roles such as adult nurse, children's nurse, health visitor, learning disability nurse, mental health nurse, midwife, paramedic and physician associate.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Registered health care practitioner working in a health and social care setting where patients with minor illness are present; registration with a relevant statutory body such as the NMC or HCPC for modules linked to professional body recognition; a good honours degree or equivalent professional qualification; access to a clinical educator and a placement equivalent to 3 weeks or 105 hours per module. Application deadline for September entry: 31 July.

Intake: 20 September 2027

Duration: 1 year part-time

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